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Hitachi ED-X50 User Manual

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Projector
ED-X50/ED-X52
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
product. Be sure to read "Safety Guide" fi rst. After reading them, store them in a
safe place for future reference.

About this manual

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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Projector ED-X50/ED-X52 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this WARNING product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” fi rst. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2 Read this Safety Guide first. Projector User's Manual - Safety Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Before using, read these user's manuals of this projector to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions WARNING Never use the projector if a problem should occur. Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector. High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit. It could result in fire or burn. Use special caution in households where children are present. Do not touch about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use, to prevent a burn.
  • Page 5 Safety Precautions (continued) WARNING Be careful in handling the light source lamp. The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out. When the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the projector. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the projector during use. Before moving, disconnect the power cord and all external connections, and close the slide lens door or attach the lens cap.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions (continued) CAUTION Remove the power cord for complete separation. • For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the projector is not to be used for prolonged periods of time. Disconnect the • Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the projector. Neglect could result in plug from the fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions (continued) NOTE About consumables. Lamp, LCD panels, polarizors and other optical components, and air filter and cooling fans have a different lifetime in each. These parts may need to be replaced after a long usage time. • This product isn’t designed for continuous use of long time. In the case of continuous use for 6 hours or more, or use for 6 hours or more every day (even if it isn’t continuous), or repetitious use, the lifetime may be shortened, and these parts may need to be replaced even if one year has not passed since the beginning of using.
  • Page 9 Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
  • Page 10 Regulatory Notices FCC Statement Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Introduction ....3 PICTURE menu ... . 28 Features ..... . 3 RIGHTNESS ONTRAST AMMA...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any business scene. This projector realizes the large projection image, even if in a small space. The new double layer fi...

  • Page 13: Part Names

    Part names Part names Part names Projector HOT! (2) (3) (11) (1) Lamp cover ( The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring ( (15) (3) Zoom ring ( (10) (4) Control panel ( (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) ( (6) Elevator feet (x 2) ( (12) (7) Remote sensor (...

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Part names Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button ( 16, 24) (2) INPUT button ( (3) MENU button ( It consists of four cursor buttons. BLANK button 11, 14, 62) (5) POWER indicator ( (6) TEMP indicator ( (7) LAMP indicator ( Rear panel (1) VIDEO port (6) COMPUTER IN1 port...

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button ( (10) (2) COMPUTER button ( (3) SEARCH button ( MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA (4) STANDBY/ON button ( ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK (16) (12) (5) ASPECT button ( MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME (14) (6) AUTO button ( DOWN...

  • Page 16: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768 a Screen size (diagonal) b Projection distance (±10%) c1 , c2 Screen height (±10%)
  • Page 17 Setting up Arrangement (continued) ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the WARNING projector falls or is knocked over, it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fi re and/or electric shock.

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
  • Page 19 Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution.

  • Page 20: Connecting Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.

  • Page 21: Remote Control

    Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries (HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.

  • Page 22: Using As A Simple Pc Mouse & Keyboard

    Remote control Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the PC, when the projector's USB port (B type) connects with the PC's USB port (A type) port via a mouse cable.

  • Page 23: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off Power on/off STANDBY/ON button Turning on the power POWER indicator Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is 62). Then remove the lens steady orange ( MY SOURCE/ VIDEO...
  • Page 24 Power on/off Precaution for lens cover attachment and removal When you attach or remove the lens cover, move it vertically up and down while keeping the knob to the right as illustrated in the fi gure.

  • Page 25: Operating

    Operating Operating Operating VOLUME +/- button Adjusting the volume Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK volume.
  • Page 26 Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. COMPUTER button Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 ASPECT AUTO...

  • Page 27: Searching An Input Signal

    Operating Searching an input signal SEARCH button Press SEARCH button on the remote control. MY SOURCE/ The projector will start to check its input ports as below in VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK order to fi nd any input signals. FREEZE PAGE VOLUME...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within degrees.

  • Page 29: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature AUTO button Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following. MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA For a computer signal ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal FREEZE PAGE VOLUME...

  • Page 30: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    Operating KEYSTONE button Correcting the keystone distortions Press KEYSTONE button on the remote MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA control. A dialog will appear on the screen to AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK aid you in correcting the distortion. MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME Use the ▲/▼...

  • Page 31: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY ON/OFF button Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. The picture will be magnifi ed, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 32: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    Operating Temporarily freezing the screen FREEZE button Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 33: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classifi ed into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 34 Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ●...

  • Page 35: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT 31).

  • Page 36: Filter Time , Language

    EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons turns off/on the eco mode setting. ECO MODE 37). See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu ( Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR 37). See the MIRROR item in SETUP menu ( Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.

  • Page 37: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 38 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM 6 CUSTOM 3 LOW 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 To adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ►...

  • Page 39: My Memory

    PICTURE menu Item Description This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function. SAVE-1 SAVE-2 SAVE-3 SAVE-4 LOAD-4 LOAD-3...

  • Page 40: Image Menu

    IMAGE menu IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 41 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate fl icker. Right Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Small Large •...

  • Page 42: Input Menu

    INPUT menu INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 43 INPUT menu Item Description The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. S-VIDEO VIDEO (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. VIDEO FORMAT AUTO NTSC SECAM...
  • Page 44 INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 45: Setup Menu

    SETUP menu SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

  • Page 46: Monitor Out

    SETUP menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns off/on the eco mode setting. BRIGHT NORMAL ECO MODE • When the NORMAL is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR NORMAL H:INVERT...

  • Page 47: Audio Menu

    AUDIO menu AUDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.

  • Page 48: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 49 SCREEN menu Item Description This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
  • Page 50 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the 51).
  • Page 51 SCREEN menu Item Description Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 52 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the template screen. Press the ► button to display the selected template, and press the ◄ button to close the displayed screen. The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTTON 47).
  • Page 53 SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, fi les or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.

  • Page 54: Option Menu

    OPTION menu OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
  • Page 55 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO POWER When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector...
  • Page 56 OPTION menu Item Description You can use this item to assign one of the following functions to the 5) and the MY BUTTON 1/2 BLANK button on the control panel ( buttons on the remote control ( (1) Choose a button to assign a function from BLANK, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2.
  • Page 57 OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans.
  • Page 58 OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. • Please use this function to prevent tampering or accidental operation.

  • Page 59: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter the SECURITY menu 1.
  • Page 60 SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
  • Page 61 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/ off menu.

  • Page 62: Ransition Detector , M

    SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON when the vertical angle of the projector or MIRROR setting at which the projector is turned on is different than the previously recorded, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the projector will not display the input signal.
  • Page 63 SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. •...
  • Page 64 SECURITY menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp A lamp has fi nite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.

  • Page 66: Lamp Warning

    Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp WARNING can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.

  • Page 67: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Fi Lter

    Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air fi lter The air fi lter unit of this projector consists of a fi lter cover, two kinds of fi lters, and a fi lter frame. The new double large fi lters system is expected to function longer. However, please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for normal operation of the projector.
  • Page 68 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air fi lter (continued) Turn the projector on and reset the fi lter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear.

  • Page 69: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is fl awed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, WARNING strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

  • Page 71: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.

  • Page 72: Resetting All Settings

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least Blinking 20 minutes. After the projector has suffi ciently cooled down, please make confi...

  • Page 73: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control.
  • Page 75 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.

  • Page 76: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Specifications Specifi cations Specifi cations Item Specifi cation Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 200 W UHB Speaker Power supply AC 100-120 V/2.9 A, AC 220-240 V/1.4 A Power consumption AC 100-120 V/290 W, AC 220-240 V/270 W Temperature range...
  • Page 77 Specifi cations Specifi cations (continued) [unit: mm]...
  • Page 78 Projector ED-X50/ED-X52 User's Manual (concise) Thank you for purchasing this projector. Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely and utilize well the product. WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this 15) to read the manuals in the CD.

  • Page 79: First Of All

    First of all Entries and graphical symbols explanation The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand, and heed them. WARNING This entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death. CAUTION This entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage.

  • Page 80: Regulatory Notices

    ED-X50, ED-X52 Responsible Party Hitachi America, Ltd. Address 900 Hitachi way, Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 U.S.A. Telephone Number +1 -800-225-1741 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has...

  • Page 81: About Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    Regulatory notices (continued) About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available.

  • Page 82: Preparations

    Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it. Align and insert the two AA batteries HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.

  • Page 83: Arrangement

    Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768 Screen size (diagonal) Projection distance (±10%) Screen height (±10%) On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling •...

  • Page 84: Connecting Your Devices

    Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.

  • Page 85: Connecting Power Supply

    Connecting power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within degrees.

  • Page 87: Displaying The Picture

    Displaying the picture Activate your signal source. Turn the signal MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA source on, and make it send the signal to AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK the projector. PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY FREEZE VOLUME+ button DOWN Use the VOLUME + / VOLUME - buttons VOLUME- button KEYSTONE MY BUTTON...

  • Page 88: Turning Off The Power

    Turning off the power STANDBY/ON button Press the STANDBY/ON button on the POWER indicator projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the MY SOURCE/ VIDEO...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Lamp

    Replacing the lamp A lamp has fi nite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.
  • Page 90 Replacing the lamp (continued) HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.

  • Page 91: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Fi Lter

    Cleaning and replacing the air fi lter Please check and clean the air fi lter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air fi lter, comply with it as soon as possible. The air fi lter has two kinds of fi...

  • Page 92: Using The Cd Manual

    Using the CD manual The other manuals for this product are written into the included CD-ROM titled “User’s Manual (detailed)”. Before using the CD-ROM, please read the following to ensure the proper use. System requirements The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following. ®...

  • Page 93: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Item Specifi cation Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 200 W UHB Speaker Power supply AC 100-120 V/2.9 A, AC 220-240 V/1.4 A Power consumption AC 100-120 V/290 W, AC 220-240 V/270 W Temperature range 5 ~ 35 °C (Operating) 306 (W) x 77 (H) x 221 (D) mm...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting - Warranty And After-Service

    They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Please check the following web address where you may fi nd the latest information for this projector. http://www.hitachi.us/digitalmedia http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 96 Projector ED-X50/ED-X52 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide – Technical Example of PC signal Example of PC signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA...
  • Page 97 Initial set signals Initial set signals Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some PC models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b)
  • Page 98 Connection to the ports Connection to the ports Connection to the ports NOTICE ►Use the cables with straight plugs, not L-shaped ones, as the input ports of the projector are recessed. COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2, MONITOR OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack <Computer signal>...
  • Page 99 Connection to the ports (continued) S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack • System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43, PAL (60Hz) Signal Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75Ω terminator Color signal 0.300Vp-p (PAL/SECAM, burst) 75Ω terminator Brightness signal, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω terminator Ground Ground VIDEO...
  • Page 100 Connection to the ports (continued) AUDIO IN1, AUDIO IN2 Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 200 mVrms 47kΩ terminator AUDIO OUT Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 200 mVrms 1kΩ output impedance...
  • Page 101 Connection to the ports (continued) USB B type jack Signal - Data + Data Ground CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug 9 8 7 • About the details of RS-232C communication, 5 4 3 2 1 please refer to the following page. Signal Signal Signal...
  • Page 102 Connection to the ports (continued) To input component video signal to COMPUTER IN ports D-sub plug RCA plugs RCA connectors COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player To input component video signal to the COMPUTER IN1 or IN2 port of the projector, use a RCA to D-sub cable or adapter.
  • Page 103 RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication When the projector connects to the computer by RS-232C communication, the projector can be controlled with RS-232C commands from the computer. For details of RS-232C commands, refer to RS-232C Communication command 10). table ( Connection Turn off the projector and the computer.

  • Page 104: Communication Settings

    RS-232C Communication (continued) Communication settings 1. Protocol 19200bps,8N1 2. Command format ("h" shows hexadecimal) Byte Number Command Header Data Header Data Setting Action Type code size fl ag code Packet Action <SET>Change setting to desired value [(cL)(cH)] (aL) (aH) 01h 00h (bL) (bH) (cL) (cH) by [(eL)(eH)].
  • Page 105 RS-232C Communication command table RS-232C Communication command table RS-232C Communication command table Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code Power Turn off BE EF 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 Turn on BE EF 06 00 BA D2 01 00...
  • Page 106 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code GAMMA DEFAULT-1 BE EF 06 00 07 E9 01 00 A1 30 20 00 CUSTOM-1 BE EF 06 00 07 FD 01 00 A1 30 10 00 DEFAULT-2 BE EF...
  • Page 107 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code User Gamma Point 8 BE EF 06 00 7C FF 02 00 97 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 1A FF 04 00 97 30 00 00 Decrement...
  • Page 108 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code COLOR BE EF 06 00 B5 72 02 00 02 22 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 D3 72 04 00 02 22 00 00 Decrement BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 109 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code H SIZE BE EF 06 00 B5 82 02 00 02 21 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 D3 82 04 00 02 21 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
  • Page 110 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code FRAME LOCK – BE EF 06 00 3B C2 01 00 50 30 00 00 COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 06 00 AB C3 01 00 50 30 01 00 BE EF...
  • Page 111 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code VOLUME - BE EF 06 00 FD CD 02 00 64 20 00 00 COMPUTER IN2 Increment BE EF 06 00 9B CD 04 00 64 20 00 00 Decrement...
  • Page 112 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code LANGUAGE * ENGLISH BE EF 06 00 F7 D3 01 00 05 30 00 00 FRANÇAIS BE EF 06 00 67 D2 01 00 05 30 01 00 DEUTSCH BE EF...
  • Page 113 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code BLANK On/Off BE EF 06 00 FB D8 01 00 20 30 00 00 BE EF 06 00 6B D9 01 00 20 30 01 00 BE EF 06 00 C8 D8...
  • Page 114 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code AUTO POWER OFF BE EF 06 00 08 86 02 00 10 31 00 00 Increment BE EF 06 00 6E 86 04 00 10 31 00 00 Decrement BE EF...
  • Page 115 RS-232C Communication command table (continued) Command Data Names Operation Type Header Action Type Setting Code MY BUTTON-BLANK COMPUTER IN1 BE EF 06 00 5A 31 01 00 08 36 00 00 COMPUTER IN2 BE EF 06 00 9A 33 01 00 08 36 04 00 S-VIDEO...
  • Page 116 Tel: +60 -3-8926-4168 Tel: 04 37 42 84 30 Fax: +60 -3-8926-3013 ► http://www.hitachiconsumer.com.my Email: france.consommateur@hitachi-eu.com Hitachi Europe GmbH Hitachi Home Electronics Asia, (S) Pte Ltd. Am Seestern 18 438A Alexandra Road #01-01/02/03 40547 Düsseldorf GERMANY Alexandra Technopark, 119967 SINGAPORE Tel: 211-5283-808...

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